James (1906) Brooks Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James (1906) Brooks Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 14, 2026
Karrig
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Property from the Walker Art Center, Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund James Brooks 1906 - 1992 Karrig signed (lower right); signed and dated 1956 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 79 by 73½ in. 200.7 by 186.7 cm. Executed in 1956.
Sotheby's
Jun. 28, 2026
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) PENCIL SIGNED COLOR LITHO
Est: $600 - $900
James Brooks (1906-1992) Eastern 1981 The lithograph numbered 29 from an edition of 150 prints, is signed and dated by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left near the edition inscription. Image measures 28.5 x 21 with a framed size of 34 x 25.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Soulis Auctions
May. 14, 2026
James Brooks, South Fork, Color screenprint, 1974.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
James Brooks (1906-1992) South Fork. Color screenprint, 1974. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 55. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed "Artist's Proof" in pencil, lower margin.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 22, 2026
James Brooks, American (1906-1992) Lithograph
Est: $800 - $1,600
James Brooks, American (1906-1992) Colored Lithograph on Heavy Woven Paper "Eastern". Pencil Signed Lower Right & Dated '82. Numbered 103/150 & Titled on Lower Left. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Sight-30.5" x 22.25". Frame-33.25" x 23.75". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Feb. 21, 2026
James D. Brooks (American 1906-1992) Abstract Composition in Blue, Red and White Mixed media, acrylic on paper Signed lower right J Brooks 21 1/2" x 29 1/4" Provenance: Antique Arena Inc., New York ($800)
Est: $400 - $800
James D. Brooks (American 1906-1992) Abstract Composition in Blue, Red and White Mixed media, acrylic on paper Signed lower right J Brooks 21 1/2" x 29 1/4" Provenance: Antique Arena Inc., New York ($800)
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 18, 2025
James Brooks, Banter, 1970.
Est: $700 - $900
James Brooks (1906-1992) Banter. Color lithograph, 1970. Signed, dated and numbered 6/50, in pencil, lower margin. Printed by Michael Knigin at Chiron Press, New York, with the blind stamp, lower right. Published by Martha Jackson Graphics, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 18, 2025
James Brooks, Untitled, 1979.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Brooks (1906-1992) Untitled. Ink and acrylic on paper, 1979. Signed and dated in ink at lower left.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 18, 2025
James Brooks, Abstract Composition, 1966.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Brooks (1906-1992) Abstract Composition. Ink and gouache on repurposed toned paper, 1966 Signed and dated in gouache at lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2025
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Quonne. acrylic on canvas35 ½ x 48 in. (90.2 x 12
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Quonne. acrylic on canvas35 ½ x 48 in. (90.2 x 121.9 cm.).
Christie's
Dec. 10, 2025
James Brooks (1906-1992), "Blow," 1968
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
James Brooks (1906-1992) "Blow," 1968 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: J. Brooks '68; titled and later dated "1982" verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 17, 2025
James BROOKS (1906-1992) American - USA
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
James BROOKS (1906-1992) ; Untitled ; c. 1950s ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 61 x 92 cm (24 x 36 1/4 in.) ; frame size 66 x 97 cm (26 x 38 1/4 in.) ; signed lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Jul. 18, 2025
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Govan. acrylic on unstretched canvas laid down on
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Govan. acrylic on unstretched canvas laid down on canvas16 x 14 ¾ in. (40.6 x 37.5 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 16, 2025
James Brooks Eastern
Est: $360 - $480
James Brooks (American 1906-1992), color lithograph Eastern, 1982, pencil signed, dated, titled, and numbered 34/150, on heavy wove paper, 30 1/4" x 22". Provenance: Alex and Carole Rosenberg Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jul. 16, 2025
James Brooks lithograph Eastern
Est: $240 - $360
James Brooks (American 1906-1992), color lithograph Eastern, 1982, pencil signed, titled and dated, numbered 51/150, on heavy wove paper, with full margins 30 1/2" x 22". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jul. 16, 2025
James Brooks lithograph Eastern
Est: $240 - $360
James Brooks (American 1906-1992), color lithograph Eastern, 1982, pencil signed, titled and dated, numbered 16/150, on heavy wove paper, with full margins, 30 1/2" x 22". Provenance: Alex and Carole Rosenberg Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jun. 25, 2025
James Brooks, Untitled (from the Peace Tower)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Brooks Untitled (from the Peace Tower) c. 1965 oil on board 23.75 h x 24 w in (60 x 61 cm) This work is from the Peace Tower, an outdoor installation created in the winter of 1966 in West Hollywood to protest American involvement in the Vietnam War. Signed to lower edge 'J. Brooks'. Provenance: Peace Tower, West Hollywood | Private Collection Exhibited: Peace Tower, February - May 1966, West Hollywood This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 19, 2025
JAMES BROOKS, CONCORD, SCREENPRINT
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Artist: James Brooks, American (1906 - 1992) Title: Concord Portfolio: America: The Third Century Portfolio Year: 1976 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) Printer: Styria Studio Description: An abstract expressionist composition in bright and cheerful colors. Rather than opt for the moody and dark tone of other expressionists, this print uses almost youthful shades. The print is signed and numbered in pencil.
RoGallery
Jun. 06, 2025
James Brooks (American 1906-1992), Bowditch, Screenprint in color, circa 1970, Sight size: 603 x 978 mm (23-3/4 x 38-1/2 in)
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992) Bowditch Screenprint in color, circa 1970; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Signed James Brooks in graphite l.r., titled in graphite l.c. and numbered A/P 1/4 in graphite l.l. Property from the Estate of Louise Himelfarb
Weschler's
May. 22, 2025
JAMES BROOKS (1906 - 1992, AMERICAN) Eastern.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES BROOKS (1906 - 1992, AMERICAN) Eastern. Color lithograph on heavy white wove paper, 1982. 730x535 mm; 28¾x21⅛ inches, full margins. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 73/150 in pencil, lower margin.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 25, 2025
James Brooks SIGNATURE On 3 By 5 Inch Card Noted American Abstract Artist
Est: $150 - $250
Signature Noted American Abstract Artist, James Brooks. Signature on 3 By 5 Card. Boldly Signed: "TO BRUCE/JAMES BROOKS." Also signed "J BROOKS" underneath return address laid down on card verso. JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) James Brooks was primarily an abstract painter, fascinated by the painterly accidents yielded by diluting oil paint with glue, enamel, and other household products. An early Abstract Expressionist and friend of Jackson Pollock, he experimented with Automatism and free brushwork after discarding the Social Realism of his early careerâduring which he created one of his most famous works, "Flight" (1942), a 235-foot mural around the rotunda of the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport. Brooks was a pioneer in the use of staining, dilution, and accidental deterioration of canvases to create uncontrolled abstraction; he often applied his mixtures of commercial products and paints directly from the tube to create thick, deep surfaces, before adding in fluid lines and abstract shapes. His later works moved towards a purer exploration of color and form. Condition is Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the winning bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to the winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. The lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at the added expense at the bidders' request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to the buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over USD 100 and will be added to postage charges when applicable.
The Book Barn
Apr. 19, 2025
James BROOKS (1906-1992) American - USA
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
James BROOKS (1906-1992) ; Untitled ; c. 1950s ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 61 x 92 cm (24 x 36 1/4 in.) ; frame size 66 x 97 cm (26 x 38 1/4 in.) ; signed lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Apr. 05, 2025
AMERICAN ABSTRACT PAINTING BY JAMES D. BROOKS
Est: $100 - $150
James David Brooks, American, 1906 to 1992, a mixed media painting on board depicting an abstract composition. Signed lower right. Framed. James David Brooks was an abstract expressionist, muralist, abstract painter, art teacher, and winner of the Logan Medal of the Arts. American Paintings And Modernist Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 22, 2025
James Brooks, American (1906 - 1992), The Springs, abstract, 1971, lithograph in colors, 30"H x 22"W
Est: $500 - $700
James Brooks American, (1906 - 1992) The Springs, abstract, 1971 lithograph in colors Pencil signed lower right. Edition 4/120. Banks Street Atelier blind stamp. Biography from the Archives of askART: A painter of both Social Realism and Abstract Expressionism and part of the so-called New York School, James Brooks did many large-scale paintings that expressed a sense of cosmic space as though a high-powered telescope were penetrating space so deeply that one feels the color, the form, and the surge of movement. He used much black, so that darkness seemed equal to the other colors of his canvases and conveyed a sense of void amongst floating and colliding bright colors. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and during his childhood, moved frequently throughout the Southwest. In the mid and late 1920s in Dallas, Texas, he attended Southern Methodist University and the Dallas Art Institute where he studied with Martha Simkins. In 1926, he moved to New York City and worked as a commercial lettering artist, while taking night classes at the Art Students League from 1927 to 1930. From 1931 to 1934, he traveled and painted in the American West and Southwest, painting in a Social Realist style. Between 1936 and 1942, he worked on murals for the WPA Federal Art Project including ones for Queensborough Public Library, Woodside Branch Library, and La Guardia Airport. The LaGuardia mural called Flight, later destroyed, was especially impressive and huge--12 feet by 235 feet. He served in North Africa as an army artist during World War II, and the end of this service also marked the end of his painting in realistic styles. In 1949, having observed Jackson Pollock's drip style, Brooks experimented with pouring pigment on the back of un-sized canvas, and became much lauded for his achieving of balance between spontaneity and control. In 1953, he abandoned that technique for much more densely packed, tightly controlled structure resembling Cubism. In the early 1960s, he added linear calligraphy to his painting. From 1947 to 1975, Brooks taught at various colleges and universities including Pratt Institute, Columbia University, and Cooper Union in New York City, the Art Center in Miami, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania. In 1963, he was artists in residence at the American Academy in Rome and in 1967 had a Guggenheim Fellowship. Brooks died in East Hampton, New York in 1992, having suffered from Alzheimer's disease beginning 1985. Sources: John and Deborah Powers, Texas Painters, Sculptors & Graphic Artists Matthew Baigell, Dictionary of American Art Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 19, 2025
JAMES BROOKS "EASTERN" LITHOGRAPH
Est: -
James D. Brooks (1906 - 1992) "Eastern" Lithograph on Paper. Signed in pencil, numbered 7/150. Artist: James Brooks Title: "Eastern" Medium: Lithograph Circa/Year: 1982 Signature Type: Pencil Signature Location: Lower Right Edition: 7/150 Keywords: Modern, contemporary; Ref: BD1043
Bradford's
Nov. 21, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Hoobin 48 x 36 in (121.9 x 91.4 cm) (Painted in 1968)
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Hoobin signed 'J Brooks' (lower left); signed, inscribed and dated 'Hoobin 1968 James Brooks' (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 in (121.9 x 91.4 cm) Painted in 1968
Bonhams
Nov. 09, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (AMERICAN 1906-1992)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JAMES BROOKS (AMERICAN 1906-1992) Erget, 1980 acrylic on canvas 117 x 101.5 cm (46 1/2 x 40 in.) framed dimensions: 125 x 110 cm (49 1/4 x 43 1/4 in.) signed bottom center, titled and dated on verso EXHIBITED Spanierman Modern, New York (label on verso stretcher) Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA (label on verso stretcher) N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Nov. 07, 2024
James Brooks SIGNATURE On 3 By 5 Inch Card Noted American Abstract Artist
Est: $150 - $250
Signature Noted American Abstract Artist, James Brooks. Signature on 3 By 5 Card. Boldly Signed: "TO BRUCE/JAMES BROOKS." Also signed "J BROOKS" underneath return address laid down on card verso. JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) James Brooks was primarily an abstract painter, fascinated by the painterly accidents yielded by diluting oil paint with glue, enamel, and other household products. An early Abstract Expressionist and friend of Jackson Pollock, he experimented with Automatism and free brushwork after discarding the Social Realism of his early careerâduring which he created one of his most famous works, "Flight" (1942), a 235-foot mural around the rotunda of the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport. Brooks was a pioneer in the use of staining, dilution, and accidental deterioration of canvases to create uncontrolled abstraction; he often applied his mixtures of commercial products and paints directly from the tube to create thick, deep surfaces, before adding in fluid lines and abstract shapes. His later works moved towards a purer exploration of color and form. Condition is Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the winning bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to the winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. The lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at the added expense at the bidders' request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to the buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over USD 100 and will be added to postage charges when applicable.
The Book Barn
Sep. 25, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Appaquogue, 1967
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Appaquogue, 1967 signed 'J. Brooks' (lower left); signed again, titled and dated ''APPAQUOGUE' 1967 James Brooks' (on the reverse); signed again and dated again 'J. Brooks - 1967' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 40 x 48 in. 101.6 x 121.9 cm.
Bonhams
Aug. 16, 2024
James BROOKS (1906-1992) American - USA
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
James BROOKS (1906-1992) ; Untitled ; c. 1950s ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 61 x 92 cm (24 x 36 1/4 in.) ; frame size 66 x 97 cm (26 x 38 1/4 in.) ; signed lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Jul. 22, 2024
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), “To Arnold”, lithograph, c. 1931, white bridge spans across walled river, raised banks have a few scattered trees, pencil signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, matted and...
Est: $125 - $250
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), "To Arnold", lithograph, c. 1931, white bridge spans across walled river, raised banks have a few scattered trees, pencil signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, matted and hinged, wear consistent with age, including toning, foxing to left margin, etc., plate size: 8" h. x 11" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jul. 17, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Mundob. oil on canvas 32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992). Mundob. oil on canvas 32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 06, 2024
JAMES BROOKS Eastern.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES BROOKS Eastern. Color lithograph on heavy white wove paper, 1982. 730x535 mm; 28¾x21⅛ inches, full margins. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 71/150 in pencil, lower margin. A very good impression with strong colors.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 06, 2024
JAMES BROOKS Bowditch.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES BROOKS Bowditch. Color screenprint on museum board, 1974. 685x983 mm; 27x39 inches, full margins. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 70. Initialed, titled and inscribed "Display Only N.F.S." in pencil, lower margin. A very good impression of this scarce, early proof with vibrant colors.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 16, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Forian 1976
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Forian 1976 signed; signed, titled and dated 1976 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 42 by 42 in. 106.7 by 106.7 cm.
Bonhams
May. 16, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Quonne 1971
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) Quonne 1971 signed; signed, titled and dated 1971 on the reverse acrylic on canvas 35 3/4 by 48 in. 90.8 by 121.8 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (AMERICAN 1906-1922)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JAMES BROOKS (AMERICAN 1906-1922) To Eloise, 1982 mixed media on paper 18 x 26 cm (7 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.) unframed signed and dated lower right, addressed to 'Eloise' PROVENANCE Eloise Spaeth (1902-1998), author of "Collecting Art, and American Art Museums" and "Galleries. An Introduction to Looking."
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 10, 2024
JAMES BROOKS (AMERICAN, 1906-1992).
Est: $500 - $700
'South Fork', 1974. Colored Lithograph. Signed, dated '74', titled, and edition '36/55' lower marings in pencil. Property from a Westchester County, NY estate. Dimensions: Sheet: 34.75" h x 45.75" w. Frame: 36.50" h x 47.25" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 22, 2024
JAMES BROOKS, CONCORD , SCREENPRINT
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Artist: James Brooks, American (1906 - 1992) Title: Concord Portfolio: America: The Third Century Portfolio Year: 1976 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200 Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) Printer: Styria Studio Description: An abstract expressionist composition in bright and cheerful colors. Rather than opt for the moody and dark tone of other expressionists, this print uses almost youthful shades. The print is signed and numbered in pencil.
RoGallery
Feb. 18, 2024
James Brooks "Bowditch" Abstract Color Screenprint
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), "Bowditch", Color Screenprint, titled lower center and signed lower right. 33.75" H x 46" W. Provenance: From The collection of an Upper West Side print collector. Keywords: Abstract Expressionist, Abstract Expressionism, Prints, Screen Print, Multiples, Abstract composition
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 08, 2024
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), South Fork
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), South Fork 1974, pencil signed, titled and dated, numbered 40/55, with full margins. Screenprint in colors on paper. image: 27 x 35 in. (68.6 x 88.9cm) sheet: 31 x 38 in. (78.7 x 96.5cm)
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 08, 2024
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), Eastern
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
James Brooks (American, 1906-1992), Eastern 1982, pencil signed, titled and dated, numbered 71/150, with full margins. Lithograph in colors on heavy cream wove paper. image: 28 1/2 x 21 in. (72.4 x 53.3cm) sheet: 30 1/4 x 22 in. (76.8 x 55.9cm) Unframed.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 27, 2024
James Brooks (American 1906 - 1992), "Banter", 1970, Lithograph, edition 24/50, Signed and dated lower right J.Brooks '70 along with blind stamp lower right, 20" x 22"
Est: $500 - $1,000
James Brooks (American 1906 - 1992) "Banter", 1970 Lithograph, edition 24/50 Signed and dated lower right J.Brooks '70 along with blind stamp lower right 20" x 22"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jan. 04, 2024
James Brooks SIGNATURE On 3 By 5 Inch Card Noted American Abstract Artist
Est: $150 - $250
Signature Noted American Abstract Artist, James Brooks. Signature on 3 By 5 Card. Boldly Signed: "TO BRUCE/JAMES BROOKS." Also signed "J BROOKS" underneath return address laid down on card verso. JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) James Brooks was primarily an abstract painter, fascinated by the painterly accidents yielded by diluting oil paint with glue, enamel, and other household products. An early Abstract Expressionist and friend of Jackson Pollock, he experimented with Automatism and free brushwork after discarding the Social Realism of his early careerâduring which he created one of his most famous works, "Flight" (1942), a 235-foot mural around the rotunda of the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport. Brooks was a pioneer in the use of staining, dilution, and accidental deterioration of canvases to create uncontrolled abstraction; he often applied his mixtures of commercial products and paints directly from the tube to create thick, deep surfaces, before adding in fluid lines and abstract shapes. His later works moved towards a purer exploration of color and form. Condition is Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the winning bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to the winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. The lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at the added expense at the bidders' request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to the buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over USD 100 and will be added to postage charges when applicable.
The Book Barn
Dec. 08, 2023
James BROOKS (1906-1992) American - USA
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
James BROOKS (1906-1992) ; Untitled ; c. 1950s ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 61 x 92 cm (24 x 36 1/4 in.) ; frame size 66 x 97 cm (26 x 38 1/4 in.) ; signed lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Art-Torg
Nov. 21, 2023
James Brooks SIGNATURE On 3 By 5 Inch Card Noted American Abstract Artist
Est: $150 - $250
Signature Noted American Abstract Artist, James Brooks. Signature on 3 By 5 Card. Boldly Signed: "TO BRUCE/JAMES BROOKS." Also signed "J BROOKS" underneath return address laid down on card verso. JAMES BROOKS (1906-1992) James Brooks was primarily an abstract painter, fascinated by the painterly accidents yielded by diluting oil paint with glue, enamel, and other household products. An early Abstract Expressionist and friend of Jackson Pollock, he experimented with Automatism and free brushwork after discarding the Social Realism of his early careerâduring which he created one of his most famous works, "Flight" (1942), a 235-foot mural around the rotunda of the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport. Brooks was a pioneer in the use of staining, dilution, and accidental deterioration of canvases to create uncontrolled abstraction; he often applied his mixtures of commercial products and paints directly from the tube to create thick, deep surfaces, before adding in fluid lines and abstract shapes. His later works moved towards a purer exploration of color and form. Condition is Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the winning bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to the winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. The lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at the added expense at the bidders' request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to the buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over USD 100 and will be added to postage charges when applicable.
The Book Barn
Nov. 21, 2023
James D. Brooks (1906-1992), Untitled, abstraction, Acrylic on canvas, 24" H x 24" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James D. Brooks (1906-1992) Untitled, abstraction Acrylic on canvas Signed lower right: J. Brooks
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2023
JAMES BROOKS Untitled.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JAMES BROOKS Untitled. Acrylic on paper, 1965. 198x230 mm; 7 3/4x9 inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right recto. Provenance: Private collection, Helsinki.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 16, 2023
JAMES BROOKS Untitled.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JAMES BROOKS Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1963. 330x430 mm; 13x17 inches. Signed and dated in pen and ink, lower left recto. Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries